Several restaurants front Merchants Square in Williamsburg, but a short walk around the corner will lead you to another great location.

Seasons Restaurant has been a longtime tenant in the Colonial Williamsburg area. The atmosphere is a little more low-key than the bustling square, but the food is definitely worth seeking out.

Inside there are different themed rooms, maybe to suggest the seasons, but a favorite choice would be the front room, airy and sunny, that looks on South Henry Street. Large windows and Colonial Williamsburg-style drapes make an appealing dining spot.

The lunchtime menu offers several soups and salads plus a variety of entrees including Hawaiian chicken, Fish n Chips, seared salmon and baby back ribs. There are several sandwich selections as well, including a crab cake, turkey BLT and a chicken salad that a diner sitting next to me gave high marks to her companions.

Daily specials also add to the mix. I chose the day's featured sandwich, a salmon cake served on a Kaiser roll that isn't a regular feature at many restaurants. The grilled salmon cake topped with lettuce and tomato and served on a grilled roll was full of flavor. A lemon-dill tartar sauce served on the side was a great addition.

There were several sides to choose from, but the cole slaw was the perfect accompaniment to this dish.

Seasons serves a creative menu at dinner, but the lunch crowd will find much to enjoy here. — David Nicholson